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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Paine College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Paine College | VSU | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 344 | 10,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #967 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,048 | $11,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,316 | $9,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Paine College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,253 | 4,689 | ||
| Admitted | 1,878 | 3,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.4% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Paine College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $258 |
Diversity |
Paine College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Paine College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 344 students)
Paine College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or VSU?
- Paine College is 190.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($12,706.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at VSU than Paine College ($15,426.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Paine College ($11,532 vs. $17,048)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 18.8% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($7,512 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paine College students is 4.1% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($10,316 vs. $9,914)
Paine College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Paine College .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 244 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming VSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Paine College (16)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Paine College (83.4%)
Paine College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College or VSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between VSU and Paine College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Paine College (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $28,400)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $35,750)
- VSU graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($258 vs. $369)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/